pharmacology
11. Which of the following is an adverse effect of long-term corticosteroid use?
o A) Hypoglycemia
o B) Weight loss
o C) Osteoporosis ✓
o D) Hyperkalemia
12. A patient is prescribed albuterol for asthma. The nurse should monitor for which of the
following side effects?
o A) Bradycardia
o B) Tachycardia ✓
o C) Hypotension
o D) Constipation
13. Which medication is used to treat hypothyroidism?
o A) Methimazole
o B) Propylthiouracil
o C) Levothyroxine ✓
o D) Metformin
14. A nurse is administering vancomycin IV. Which adverse reaction should the nurse monitor for?
o A) Red man syndrome ✓
o B) Hypertension
o C) Weight gain
o D) Hyperglycemia
15. Which class of drugs is commonly prescribed for anxiety disorders?
o A) Beta-blockers
o B) Benzodiazepines ✓
o C) Antihistamines
o D) NSAIDs
16. Which electrolyte imbalance is a common side effect of furosemide?
, o A) Hypernatremia
o B) Hyperkalemia
o C) Hypokalemia ✓
o D) Hypocalcemia
17. Which of the following medications should be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal
upset?
o A) NSAIDs ✓
o B) Levothyroxine
o C) Warfarin
o D) Digoxin
18. A patient is taking nitroglycerin for angina. What is a common side effect?
o A) Hyperglycemia
o B) Headache ✓
o C) Bradycardia
o D) Constipation
19. Which of the following is a potential side effect of ACE inhibitors like enalapril?
o A) Weight gain
o B) Hypoglycemia
o C) Cough ✓
o D) Tachycardia
20. What is the antidote for heparin overdose?
o A) Vitamin K
o B) Protamine sulfate ✓
o C) Atropine
o D) Naloxone
21. A patient with type 2 diabetes is prescribed metformin. What is the primary action of this
medication?
o A) Increase insulin secretion
o B) Decrease hepatic glucose production ✓
, o C) Stimulate beta cells
o D) Promote glycogen breakdown
22. A patient with atrial fibrillation is started on warfarin. Which lab test should be monitored
regularly?
o A) INR ✓
o B) CBC
o C) Potassium levels
o D) Blood glucose
23. Which of the following antibiotics is contraindicated in children due to the risk of permanent
tooth discoloration?
o A) Penicillin
o B) Tetracycline ✓
o C) Cephalexin
o D) Azithromycin
24. Which medication is used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose?
o A) Flumazenil
o B) Naloxone ✓
o C) Acetylcysteine
o D) Protamine sulfate
25. A nurse is caring for a patient receiving lithium. Which electrolyte level should be closely
monitored?
o A) Calcium
o B) Sodium ✓
o C) Potassium
o D) Chloride
26. A patient is prescribed digoxin. What is a sign of digoxin toxicity?
o A) Visual disturbances ✓
o B) Diarrhea
o C) Increased appetite
o D) Hyperactivity
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